Written questions

Church of England: Offences against Children

Lords · Question HL2494 · Tabled 13 Nov 2024 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 28 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Lord Birt

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to establish a public inquiry into how the Church of England has responded to allegations of paedophilia.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Twycross, 28 Nov 2024

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse was established to consider whether important institutions - including the Anglican Church - had taken seriously their duty of care to protect children from sexual abuse. The Inquiry published a report, enti...